Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is being re-advertised to increase the candidate pool. If you have previously applied, you do not need to reapply.

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Nursing Education Consultant (SNEC), the Nursing Education Consultant (NEC) must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of principals, practices and trends for registered nurses. Incumbent provides expertise relative to educational and nursing principals, nursing protocols, policies and procedures, nursing scopes of practice, methods and strategies of teaching and learning needed to evaluate continuing education provider curriculum and instructor approval. Incumbent ensures continuing education providers (CEP) comply with regulatory and statutory requirements put forth in the Nursing Practice Act, by reviewing complex application material submitted by researching continuing education course content and instructor curricula vitae. Incumbent oversees random CEP audits and audit appeals.

Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

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Working Conditions

Please see Duty Statement for additional details regarding functional requirements and work conditions. This position requires traveling.

Special Requirements

To perform the duties of this position, the NEC must have fingerprint clearance. This is a CORI sensitive position.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI):  Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DCA’s (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

Conflict of Interest (COI): This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

This position(s) require(s) a Registered Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. The incumbent must be in possession of an active, valid California license as a registered nurse prior to being appointed to this classification.

A Master's Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university is desired but not required.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

NOTE : Candidates must have applied for/taken the examination for the appropriate classification, in order to be considered for this vacancy or have the ability to lateral transfer into the position. Exam Link

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions:

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification (), please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts. Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.  Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information. Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678).

Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified. Multiple positions may become available.

Electronic Submission:  Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.

U.S Postal Service Mail:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

Hand Delivery:  Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.

Please note the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, please contact JobPostings@dca.ca.gov . For all other questions, regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer unit at (866)844-8671.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter - A cover letter is required and must be included.

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